Houston homeowner assists raccoon family in heartwarming pool rescue 🦝

A family of raccoons tries to rescue their sibling from a Houston swimming pool before a homeowner steps in to save the night. (Mary Nan Huffman)

A chilly Houston night turned into a wildlife drama when a family of raccoons tried to rescue one of their own from a backyard swimming pool.

In a heartwarming, captured video, the scene unfolded as one raccoon accidentally tumbled into the pool. Despite their best efforts, the raccoon’s furry family couldn’t quite manage the rescue.

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Enter the homeowner, who heard the commotion and stepped in to assist. With a quick save, the raccoon was pulled out, safe and sound, and the family scampered off together into the night.

Stay warm out there, Houston! And keep an eye on those backyard pools. 🦝

You can watch the full video below:


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